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Oasis play first concert in 16 years
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 5, 2025
Oasis have ended a 16-year hiatus with a punchy, powerful trip through one of Britpop's greatest songbooks, kicking off a reunion tour in Cardiff, Wales. And was there brotherly love between the famously feuding Gallagher siblings? Definitely...
Australia revokes Ye's visa over 'Heil Hitler' song
MSNBC
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July 3, 2025
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has been barred from entering Australia, after its home affairs minister said letting the controversial musician into the country was akin to “deliberately importing bigotry.” On Tuesday, Tony Burke,...
'Mad for it': Gallagher brothers hand-in-hand as Oasis back together at triumphant reunion concert
Radio X
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4 July 2025, 20:40 | Updated: 4 July 2025, 23:36 Picture: Getty Oasis have reunited for the first time in 16 years as the Gallagher brothers take to the stage. Listen to this article Noel and Liam Gallagher swaggered onto stage before waving at...
The Listening: New Music From J.I.D & Eminem, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne, Smino and More
Okayplayer
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July 4, 2025
It's the Fourth of July weekend and that means a lot of things for a lot of people. So—whether you’re a flag-waving super patriot, a BBQ enthusiast or just somebody who digs fireworks, there’s new music to add to your Independence Day soundtrack....
Australia cancels Kanye West’s visa over Nazi-themed song
Manila Standard
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July 3, 2025
AUSTRALIA has cancelled Kanye West’s visa after the rapper released a song titled “Heil Hitler,” which glorifies the Nazi leader, the government said Wednesday. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the visa revocation, saying officials...
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Usher Cancels His Australian Arena Tour Dates That Were Set for November and December
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW Usher has canceled the Australian leg of his Past Present Future global tour, shows that were scheduled for November and December Ticket holders will get a full refund The singer, 46, has not publicly addressed the cancelations yet...
Noel and Liam Gallagher finally put feud behind them at historic Oasis concert
The Mirror
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July 4, 2025
Noel and Liam Gallagher have been seen holding hands in a historic snap during their Oasis come-back tour. The brothers took to the stage in Cardiff for the first show of their reunion tour. The pair have clearly put their differences aside after...
Noel Gallagher overcome with emotion as Oasis perform first concert in 16 years
Wales Online
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July 4, 2025
Zara Woodcock Showbiz Reporter and Michael D. Carroll 00:23, 05 Jul 2025 Noel Gallagher took a moment to compose himself as he and his brother Liam made their long-awaited return to the stage for Oasis' first gig in 16 years. The legendary band...
Music Victoria To Launch Inaugural 'Playbook Series' With Alice Ivy Event This Month
The Music.com.au
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July 3, 2025
Music Victoria has shared an exciting new announcement, launching the inaugural Playbook Series this month. The support network for artists in the state, Music Victoria will introduce its new event series with an unpacking of Alice Ivy’s latest...
Karen Knowles in concert
Noosa Today
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July 4, 2025
The Majestic theatre in Pomona, is showcasing an amazing array of talent this year, including singer and successful recording artist Karen Knowles. Karen started her musical career as a singer, performing for five years on Young Talent Time. After...
USHER Axes Long-Awaited Australian Tour Dates Leaving Ticket Holders Fuming
AllHipHop
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July 4, 2025
Usher canceled his entire Australian tour without explanation leaving ticket holders awaiting refunds and wondering if he’ll ever return after a 14-year absence. USHER has pulled the plug on the Australian leg of his Past Present Future tour just...
Australia just banned Kanye West over his song Heil Hitler: ‘Importing hate is not sustainable’; netizens applaud
Hindustan Times
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July 3, 2025
In one of the more bizarre headlines of the week, Kanye West, 48, now legally known as Ye, has been banned from entering Australia following a series of anti-Semitic acts, including the release of his controversial track Heil Hitler. The song,...
Usher drops bombshell on Australian fans
The News International
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Usher left his Aussie fans reeling with shock and disappointment over an unexpected decision made without explanation. The multi-platinum artist cancelled his scheduled series of concerts in Australia as part of his ongoing Past Present Future...
Listen Out Will Not Be Returning For 2025: ‘The Last Few Years Have Been Tough’
Pedestrian
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July 7, 2025
In more devastating news for Australia’s live music scene (or what’s left of it), Listen Out has announced that it will not be “going ahead” in 2025. Instead, it will be hosting “curated parties” with “some of the best artists in the world”. Yep,...
Kanye West Blocked From Entering Australia Over 'Heil Hitler' Song
RTTNews
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July 4, 2025
American rapper Kanye West has been officially blocked from entering Australia over his recent song, "Heil Hitler," which glorifies the Nazi leader. Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, confirmed that West's Australian visa had been...
Australia Denies Kanye West Entry Over Controversial Hitler Song
Naija News
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July 3, 2025
The track, titled Heil Hitler, was released on May 8, 2025, and has been taken down by major streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube due to its offensive content. The song’s lyrics, which appeared to support the Nazi leader,...
Kanye West Officially Banned from Australia Following Shocking Nazi-Glorifying Song Controversy
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 4, 2025
Australia has taken the dramatic step of cancelling rapper Kanye West's visa following the release of his highly offensive song that glorifies Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. The decision, revealed by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, marks a rare move...
Van Jams: New Vancouver music from June 2025
The Georgia Straight
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July 4, 2025
Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. You can’t catch a bus in Vancouver without tripping over a struggling indie musician trying to figure out how to turn the pain in their soul into...
Katy Perry Deals With Embarrassing and Emotional Concert Moments After Orlando Bloom Breakup
PopCulture
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July 4, 2025
The show must go on. And Katy Perry is proving that – good or bad – in the wake of her split from her longtime love, Orlando Bloom. The “Fireworks” singer is currently on tour. She suffered a scary concert malfunction during her stop in Australia....
Australia cancels Kanye West’s visa over Nazi-glorifying song
Zambian Observer
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July 3, 2025
Australia cancels Kanye West’s visa over Nazi-glorifying song Australia has revoked US rapper Kanye West’s tourist visa due to his controversial song “Heil Hitler,” which glorifies Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke...